midst 1 of 2

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as in middle
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface stood in the midst of the crowd

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as in height
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the midst of illustrating a new book

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midst

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preposition

as in amongst
in or into the middle of gave a victory speech midst cheering supporters

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Recent Examples of midst
Noun
Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025 Blackpink is currently in the midst of their reunion trek, titled the Deadline tour. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025 For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave. Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 The city is in the midst of a wave of openings—new restaurants, new shops, and, notably, new hotels. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for midst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midst
Noun
  • The Marlins tacked on another run in the third as Sánchez ripped a single up the middle to score Edwards, who reached on an infield hit and stole second.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
  • Her ring was massive, crossing over her ring finger to cover her middle and pinky.
    Simon Turner, Vogue, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
  • Zen Massage & Chiropractic: A wellness center offering massage and chiropractic services.
    Nora O’Neill July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Preposition
  • In five-on-five games, the team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2025
  • And pay special attention to those easy-to-wear Madewell barrel jeans, which are truly beloved among Glamour editors.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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  • Though air conditioning can be life saving − particularly amid record setting heat waves like the one that scorched the country in late June − some people simply don’t like it, according to Gail Brager, director of the Center for the Built Environment at the University of California, Berkeley.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 5 July 2025
  • His character was deeply respected in the Hazzard community, often acting as a steadying influence amid the chaos.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 July 2025

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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midst. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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